Chicago Weather Alert: Severe weather bearing down on Chicago area 04:26 As of 3 p.m., a tornado warning was in place in the Peoria area – affecting western Woodford, northeastern Tazewell, and ...

The Chicago area could be in for multiple rounds of severe weather in coming days, with heavy rain, gusty winds and even tornadoes possible.

CHICAGO - Today is warm with an air quality alert in effect. Sensitive groups should take it easy again as we have elevated ozone levels close to the ground. Highs will be around 90 this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorm warnings popped off in the greater Chicago area through the evening Thursday, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from the Windy City Smokeout.

Chicago faced a stormy weekend with severe weather threats, including hail and gusty winds, according to forecasts.

The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the Quad Cities and downstate Lincoln.

Chicago severe weather prompted tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings. A tornado watch was in effect until 10 p.m. and damage is reported.